Analysis of current events in Russia, the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe.
Image by Kremlin.ru Russia doesn’t make much, but they do make really good weapons. In fact, one of the purposes of Russian involvement in the civil war in Syria, in addition to preserving Russian influence in the region, was to promote Russian military technology. The entire conflict has been one…
China has long been throwing large sums of money around Africa, and other developing regions, in an effort to expand Chinese influence across the world. The One Belt One Road project is an in-depth plan to further the Middle Kingdom’s mercantile power into Central Asia and Africa, even extending its…
The Hi-Tech Traditionalist: Not If, But When, Putin Will Take The Baltics.
The Hi-Tech Traditionalist: The Baltics Have Chosen The Wrong Master, Again.
Image by Michael Vadon John Bolton and Mike Pompeo have a mountain of problems on their plate in their newly appointed positions. Mr. Bolton as national security director needs no Senate approval. Besides Mr. Pompeo’s confirmation, which should not be a high hurdle, the West Point graduate must deal with…
Russia is like a guy showing up to a Mexican standoff wearing only his sombrero and demanding to be recognized as the best-dressed man on the planet. But dude, says the US, you got no clothes! Shut up or I’ll blow your head off, screams Russia. But then I’ll blow…